((((((((((((((((( justy ))))))))))))))))))))) are you doing some better now? i sure hope so.
yes, when under extreme duress, it's "normal" to do what we know makes us feel better. in this event, something triggered those childlike feelings and as a result, you did what that child did to feel better. IMHO. i'm sorry it didn't work now for you, as an adult.
btw, i don't believe in normal, only average

i don't think what you did was so way out there that it wouldn't be considered average under the circumstance. i'm so sorry for the pain that you were going through and hope it passes for you soon.
be safe,
kimmydawn